Wladimir Klitschko pays emotional tribute to Hayden Panettiere on what would have been her 37th birthday

Published Aug 21, 02:19 PM UTC

Wladimir Klitschko, the Ukrainian boxer and former fiancé of late actor Hayden Panettiere, shared a poignant Instagram post on what would have been her 37th birthday. In the message, he thanked fans and friends for their love and support following her death, and urged readers to think about love, forgive, and be kind. Klitschko, who has an 11-year-old daughter Kaya with Panettiere, also reflected on her life and spirit. Earlier in the week, he had paid tribute to her in a lengthy post on X, expressing deep sadness over her tragic death and vowing to speak of her with respect to their daughter. Panettiere, known for her role in Scream, died recently, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and the entertainment community.